The Holy Month of Ramadan is Beyond Fasting
Islam is roughly 1,400 years old and Ramadan is its holy month. Perhaps one of the most interesting aspects of…
Tackling the Age-old Question: What is the best language to learn?
Countless people around the world have asked the question, “What is the best language to learn?” Students who dream of…
Three Most Translated Songs in the World
Of the many songs that have been written and sung, here are three of the most translated and cherished. We…
Learning Bahasa Indonesia
Indonesia, a combination of the Latin “indus” and the Greek “nèsos” literally means “island.” Officially the archipelago that is located…
Fourth of July Fireworks: Illuminating Facts about the Fiery Tradition
Happy Fourth of July! In a letter to his wife in 1776, John Adams, the second President of the United…
What the British Really Mean When They Say Certain Things
A survey was conducted a few years ago, which revealed that the British don’t really speak their minds. Seventy percent…
Reasons and Motivations for Changes in the English Language
Language is passed on from one generation to the next primarily through the exchange between parent and child. This ought…
Effective Communication Facilitates Business Transactions and Relationships
Effective communication goes much deeper than mere tips and strategies to help people listen more intently, be understood better, and…
Have Fun Moments with Machine Translations (but always go for human translations!)
How many times have you encountered foreign words and phrases that you want to know the meaning of? A dictionary…
Interesting, Fun, and Surprising Facts about the English Language
English is a fun language. Words are spelled in interesting ways and sentences look as if they do not make…
Italian, the Language of Music, Architecture, the Arts, Fashion and Gastronomy
Ciao! Come state? Parla italiano? You might be familiar with “ciao” because it is already a word that is frequently…
The Art and Science of Persuasive Communication
Persuasion is crucial in business on a day-to-day basis. Clients are not the only ones that need persuading. Employees often…